Stephanie blinked, her voice laced with mischief. "You know, after mulling it over, I bet Aaron would be into you. But Yolanda, Silver Fox's young brother's tying the knot soon! The wedding bells are practically chiming."
Yolanda's face drained of color, and she shot Stephanie a venomous glare. "Who I'm into is none of your business! You lot just love to gang up on me! Happy birthday, Mr. Finnegan, I'm taking off!"
She couldn't stay a moment longer.
If she did, her secrets would be spilled for all to see.
It wasn't Aaron.
In fact, not even Gracie knew who it was, though she had heard a thing or two.
Mr. Finnegan, seeing the mood sour, frowned. "Enough, everyone! Let's break it up. Thanks for the birthday surprise, though!"
But how could things end like this?
Everyone came in high spirits; they should leave that way too.
Stephanie wouldn't have any of it.
She wobbled over to Mr. Finnegan, her head shaking. "Mr. Finnegan, if you think I've stepped out of line, I'll apologize. It's your birthday, you gotta stay cheerful!"
Mr. Finnegan shook his head. "No one's more thoughtful than you, kiddo. Yolanda seemed alright at first, but then things got complicated. That's why I haven't cast her in any of my films for a couple of years now! I was quite surprised when you invited her."
Another actress chimed in with a wry smile. "Serena dragged me along. I was with Yolanda, working on the same set, so we ended up coming together."
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